{"id":380683,"date":"2026-01-20T17:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/380683\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:36:12","slug":"dates-and-broadcast-picks-for-challenge-cup-second-round-confirmed-as-all-championship-clash-set-for-bbc-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/380683\/","title":{"rendered":"Dates and broadcast picks for Challenge Cup Second Round confirmed as all-Championship clash set for BBC coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The full details for the Challenge Cup Second Round have been confirmed, as teams from the community game and the Championship come together for a chance to play Super League opposition.<\/p>\n

There are 18 ties being played across the weekend, with teams from Wales, London, Cumbria and all across England hoping for a chance to progress to the next round.<\/p>\n

One team who won\u2019t be playing this weekend, but will be in the Third Round is Castleford-based amateur side, Lock Lane, who were due to play Featherstone Rovers this weekend but due to the Rovers\u2019 rejection from the competition, they will receive a bye.<\/p>\n

As well as all the dates and times, the broadcast picks have also been confirmed, and like in previous seasons, the BBC will show one match every round up to and including the Final, which will be held on May 30 at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n

This week, the BBC cameras will be at the Steel City Stadium, as they cover Sheffield Eagles\u2019 tie with Whitehaven. One of three all-Championship ties, the pair actually faced each other in the opening round of the league campaign on Sunday, where Sheffield emerged as 11-4 winners.<\/p>\n

The Sportsman will also cover a game this weekend, though they\u2019re yet to confirm where they will be broadcasting from.<\/p>\n

The full list of fixtures, dates and kick off times can be seen here:<\/p>\n

Challenge Cup Second Round fixture details confirmed<\/p>\n

Lock Lane v Featherstone Rovers* \u2013 Lock Lane will receive a bye to the third round after Featherstone Rovers\u2019 membership refusal.<\/p>\n

Saturday 24th Jan:<\/p>\n

Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven \u2013 Steel City Stadium \u2013 KO: 2:30pm \u2013 Game shown live on BBC iPlayer<\/p>\n

Hammersmith Hills Hoists v Salford RLFC \u2013\u00a0 Chiswick RUFC \u2013 KO: 6:00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 25th January<\/p>\n

Thatto Heath Crusaders v Widnes Vikings \u2013 Crusader Park \u2013 KO: 1:00pm<\/p>\n

Waterhead Warriors v Rochdale Hornets \u2013 Oldham RUFC \u2013 KO: 1:30pm<\/p>\n

Blackbrook v Workington Town \u2013 Boardmans Lane \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Batley Bulldogs v Hunslet ARLFC \u2013 Fox\u2019s Biscuits Stadium \u2013 KO 2:00pm<\/p>\n

London Broncos v Wests Warriors \u2013 Richmond Athletic Ground \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Dewsbury Rams v West Hull \u2013 FLAIR Stadium \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

North Wales Crusaders v Bedford Tigers \u2013 Stadiwm Eirias \u2013 KO: 2:30pm<\/p>\n

Oldham v Orrell St James \u2013 Bower Field, (Stalybridge Celtic) \u2013 KO 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Mirfield Spartans v Goole Vikings \u2013 Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Goole\u00a0 \u2013 KO: 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Halifax Panthers v London Chargers \u2013 The Shay \u2013 KO: 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Doncaster v Newcastle Thunder \u2013 Eco-Power Stadium \u2013 KO: 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Midlands Hurricanes v Aberavon Fighting Irish \u2013 Avery Fields \u2013 KO: 5:00pm<\/p>\n

TBC:<\/p>\n

Stanningley v Hunslet \u2013 TBC<\/p>\n

Heworth v Keighley Cougars \u2013 TBC<\/p>\n

Wigan St Judes v Barrow Raiders \u2013 TBC<\/p>\n

Ince Rose Bridge v Swinton Lions \u2013 TBC<\/p>\n

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